We just started using a new sleep appliance called MicroO2 with great success. This appliance seems to be much more comfortable than the Somnomed appliance. We have stopped significant snoring and improved oxygenation almost immediately, even in very severe cases. The appliance also does not constrict the tongue space- a common problem with other sleep appliances. When we call our patients after a few days of wear they are amazed with the results. We use a neuromuscular bite as the starting point for the appliance. This allows a much more comfortable jaw position. There is a greater than 70% overlap between TMD and sleep apnea so by combining neuromuscular dentistry techniques into the design of the appliance makes sense. We begin to treat both problems at the same time and find this to be integral to success. I will post some pictures and some sleep studies showing how the appliance works.

Adler Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is proud to welcome Dr. James Harding as the newest member of our team. Dr. Harding will be in our office on Wednesdays and Thursdays. He will offer the finest treatment in general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Harding is trained and skilled in aesthetic and neuromuscular dentistry in addition to the placement and restoration of implants. He also treats sleep apnea.

Dr. Harding is a graduate of University of North Carolina with a DDS and a degree in Psychology. Dr. Harding also has a practice, The Vail Valley Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Avon, Colorado. He has been an LVI clinical instructor since 2001 and teaches ten or more courses a year. Dr. Harding has received a fellowship from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He was president of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry (IACA) from 2007-2008. He is the official dental provider to the US Ski and Snowboard Teams and the dental provider and team dentist for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail. Dr. Harding is a member of many well-known organizations including the American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and the International College of Oral Implantologists to name just a few. He has also published several articles and papers.

Adler Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is excited to welcome Dr. Harding as a great addition to our team and will be both a very skilled and valued member.